Speculation: Kyper on Knies value that he’s hearing

[WetcoastOrca]

I fully expect that if Knies is traded, Leaf fans will be throwing their phones at the wall and saying "that's it?".

Personally I think they’ll get a solid return. I just wouldn’t trade the guy tbh. I think he could really break out as a power forward, even more so than he already has.

 

[Antropovsky]

No, I won't. I would expect a good return, but I wouldn’t destroy my phone over something I have no control over.

It would be interesting to see what Chayka may get in comparison to what Tree reportedly got. I know the Montreal winger Zharovsky has high potential but a late 1st and Dman prospect seems pretty mediocre for Knies.

I'm a huge Knies fan but we have huge holes on D and C and are overloaded with LH shot players. So if we can boost those areas trading him, it would make some sense.

Though I'd much rather trade Nylander for a haul (but would lose one of few rh shots we have of course).

 

[Leaf Fans]

It would be interesting to see what Chayka gets in comparison to what Tree reportedly got. I know the Montreal winger Zharovsky has high potential but a late 1st and Dman prospect seems pretty mediocre for Knies.

Well, if he is traded I would like it to make the Leafs better, but yeah, I would be interested in the return.

 

[STEVIE RAY BLUES]

To Leafs: Parayko, Stenberg, 15 OA

To Blues: Knies

 

[Phion Keneuf]

To Leafs: Parayko, Stenberg, 15 OA

To Blues: Knies

Neighbours instead of Stenberg, 11OA instead of 15OA

 

[STEVIE RAY BLUES]

Neighbours instead of Stenberg, 11OA instead of 15OA

I might do Neighbours but the pick stays #15. We need the 11th to land Belchetz or whatever center is remaining that we can replace stenberg with in 3 years.

 

[sd1976]

Top pairing for the Leafs is not top pairing on most other teams so maybe that's what they mean? Minus the 1st and add Harley+Steel for Knies+something else.

I’m think it would have to be Harley plus for it be doable no the Leafs side.

I think Harley+Bourque is a minimum.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I’m think it would have to be Harley plus for it be doable no the Leafs side.

I think Harley+Bourque is a minimum.

Why would Dallas do that?

 

[nogatco rd]

Question.

What is it about Knies that the Leafs are willing to move him?

Mainly the lack of NMC. I don’t think they especially want to trade him but he’s the easily moveable guy with a ton of value, and they don’t really have many other tradeable assets to address that horrific D corps

 

[sd1976]

Why would Dallas do that?

Harley behind Heiskenen, and gives them enough space to resign Robertson. And they get Knies. And honestly as much as I love Harley, I still don’t think it’s a huge overpay.

 

[cheesymc]

How about Ottawa’s Spence, 1st, and Formenton, Toronto and ice a Smurf defensive lineup.

 

[LemonSauceD]

Why are the Leafs trying to trade Knies…….? Am I missing something?

 

[Kcb12345]

What about something around Robertson for Knies+

Harley wouldn't make sense from the Stars perspective I don't think unless another top 4 dman is coming back

 

[Leaf Fans]

Why are the Leafs trying to trade Knies…….? Am I missing something?

They are probably not but there was a rumour that other GM think they are, and are making offers.

It s in the OP https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/kyper-on-knies-value-that-he’s-hearing.3032014/

 

[Unspecified]

I’m think it would have to be Harley plus for it be doable no the Leafs side.

I think Harley+Bourque is a minimum.

That is way too much from Dallas unless a 2nd is coming back with Knies. No way Knies gets a 50+ point mobile D man and a 20 goal scorer all by himself.

 

[Unspecified]

What about something around Robertson for Knies+

Harley wouldn't make sense from the Stars perspective I don't think unless another top 4 dman is coming back

The + would need to be significant like Cowan or Danford.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

The + would need to be significant like Cowan or Danford.

yeah not a chance. Robertson will likely sign for around double Knies’ cap hit. Leafs wouldn’t trade Knies for another LW, makes no sense especially with McKenna coming in. Knies will only be moved for an extreme overpayment. This definitely isn’t that.

 

[Canucks LB]

The knies stuff i just find so fascinating, How did it even get this far to trade him?
Basically the deal was done at the deadline, out of nowhere.
And now more rumors of potential deal for him.

I will say this, I really do think it might be Knies camp driving the bus this time around with the noise.
Even tho Leafs have a new Management group, it was the leaf ownership who approved the knies deal, could be some hurt feelings there for sure.

Just thinking out loud.

 

[sd1976]

The + would need to be significant like Cowan or Danford.

lol god no